Easy Garlic Chilli Prawns Pasta
Calling all seafood lovers! This Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta is about to become your new firm favourite for busy weeknights, date nights, or whenever you're craving a restaurant-quality meal without the restaurant price tag. This recipe is bursting with flavor, thanks to the combination of chilli flakes, fresh garlic cloves, juicy king prawns, and a touch of lemon juice. It's ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for those evenings when you're short on time but still want something delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 190 g spaghetti or linguine
- 180 g raw king prawns peeled
- 10 g parsley finely chopped
- 2 spring onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- ½ lemon
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes, or according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 5 tablespoons of the starchy pasta water.
- In a large, non-stick frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chili flakes and spring onions and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the king prawns and garlic to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the prawns are pink and cooked through.
- Add the cooked pasta and reserved starchy pasta water to the pan with the prawns. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir everything together until the sauce coats the pasta.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 26gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 455mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1006IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 2mg
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